The most anticipated day of the year, an amazing opportunity to get all the children having fun and being active. KCS wants to ensure you're ready… set, go! We’ve outlined some tips and tricks to make sure your sports day is the best it can be.
Preparing for the Day
Choosing the Date and Time
Set that date early in your calendar to ensure there is plenty of time to plan and get organised. But also consider factors such as the weather, staff and volunteer availability too. Parents and pupils will need to know in advance also to ensure they can attend.
Choosing the Location
Another crucial part of sports day is the location. Have your premises got outdoor, indoor and accessible facilities? If not, KCS has a comprehensive range of equipment to allow your pupils to fully utilise the current facilities and bolster their experience this Sports Day.
Creating a Schedule
Build a schedule to ensure all members of staff and volunteers can keep track and refer to it when needed. A schedule will also allow every activity to take place smoothly, and lets you incorporate breaks for the children and the award presentation at the end.
Ideas for Sports Day Activities
Classic Races and Challenges
We want to support all schools and children this summer so we’ve listed some great ideas that allow all children to be included and enjoy their sports day. From the classics to inclusive activities for all.
These ideas should help you kickstart your sports day, be sure to practise these planned activities prior to the big day.
The classics that always need to be included, egg and spoon race, jumping sacks race, tug of war and long jump
Creative and Alternative Activities
Also make sure your sports day is filled with creative ideas such as the space hopper race, obstacle course and bowls.
Inclusive Activities
KCS wants all children to take part and have a smile on their face while doing so. Adapted sports are a great way to allow children of all ages and abilities to take part and get active while having fun.
KCS have a comprehensive adapted sports range, from Boccia to Kurling these sports and resources allow all to get active and enjoy it.
The Benefits of Sports Day
A great opportunity for all pupils to be exercising, bonding and learning lessons that will help with their development in the classroom and outside of school.
Sports day activities can teach pupils about teamwork, respect, discipline and sportsmanship. As well, children can be rewarded for their efforts as “the most important thing is not the winning but the taking part”.
Here are some Sports Day essentials that we think will make your Sports day even more exciting:
Download the KCS free Sport's Day Certificate below.
This is the perfect way to celebrate participation, download our certificate, a great way to make the children feel involved and showcase their achievements
It’s Your Turn...
Ultimately, Sports day can be made memorable and be one of the most exciting days of the school year. This is only possible if preparation and planning is conducted properly.
As outlined in the schedule, a plan of action and activity selection will allow you to be ready to make sure the children feel included, socialise with one another and make great memories.
Planning in advance also gives you time to get any resources if needed, KCS have a great range to cater to all sports day needs.